Microsatellite Instability (MSI)

Microsatellite instability (MSI) is a form of genomic instability due to reduced fidelity during the replication of repetitive DNA. Often occurring in tumor cells, MSI leads to the appearance of multiple alleles at microsatellite loci, which can be easily identified.

Microsatellite instability analysis involves comparing allelic profiles of specific microsatellite markers in normal and tumor samples. Data available for thousands of markers across numerous organisms makes microsatellite analysis a widely accepted tool for linkage and association studies as well as for identification studies of individual organisms (including human identification).

Step-by-Step Guide to Microsatellite Instability

DNA extraction is a critical first step in the experimental workflow of DNA Sequencing and Fragment analysis. The overall quality, accuracy and length of the DNA sequence read can be significantly affected by characteristics of the sample itself, and the method chosen for nucleic acid extraction. Ideal methods will vary depending on the source or tissue type, how it was obtained from its source, and how the sample was handled or stored prior to extraction.

Recommended Products: Prepare Sample for Analysis

Sizing Information

To learn more about our GeneScan Size standards used in sizing experiments please see our table below.

When DNA sample fragments are labeled with:

Choose a size standards labeled with:

AB Dye Set:

Possible Applications

Other AB kits and products:

dR110, dR6G, dTAMRA™, dROX

LIZ

DS-02

SNaPshot®

SNaPshot® primer focus kits, SNaPshot® Multiplex kits

5-FAM™, HEX™, NED™

ROX™

DS-30

Custom Fragment Analysis

Custom Oligos

6-FAM™, VIC™, NED™

ROX™

DS-31

Custom Microsatellites

Custom Oligos

5-FAM™, JOE, NED™

ROX™

DS-32

Microsatellite (Forensic)

AmpFISTR® Kits, Plant/Microbial AFLP Kits®

6-FAM™, VIC™, NED™, PET®

LIZ

DS-33

Microsatellite (Forensic)

AmpFISTR® Kits, Custom Oligos

During capillary electrophoresis, the products of the PCR are injected electrokinetically into capillaries filled with polymer. High voltage is applied so that the fluorescent DNA fragments are separated by size and are detected by a laser/camera system.

Which Data Analysis Software Is Right for You?

DNA extraction is a critical first step in the experimental workflow of DNA Sequencing and Fragment analysis. The overall quality, accuracy and length of the DNA sequence read can be significantly affected by characteristics of the sample itself, and the method chosen for nucleic acid extraction. Ideal methods will vary depending on the source or tissue type, how it was obtained from its source, and how the sample was handled or stored prior to extraction.

During capillary electrophoresis, the products of the PCR are injected electrokinetically into capillaries filled with polymer. High voltage is applied so that the fluorescent DNA fragments are separated by size and are detected by a laser/camera system.

Step-by-Step Guide to Microsatellite Instability

DNA extraction is a critical first step in the experimental workflow of DNA Sequencing and Fragment analysis. The overall quality, accuracy and length of the DNA sequence read can be significantly affected by characteristics of the sample itself, and the method chosen for nucleic acid extraction. Ideal methods will vary depending on the source or tissue type, how it was obtained from its source, and how the sample was handled or stored prior to extraction.

Recommended Products: Prepare Sample for Analysis

Sizing Information

To learn more about our GeneScan Size standards used in sizing experiments please see our table below.

When DNA sample fragments are labeled with:

Choose a size standards labeled with:

AB Dye Set:

Possible Applications

Other AB kits and products:

dR110, dR6G, dTAMRA™, dROX

LIZ

DS-02

SNaPshot®

SNaPshot® primer focus kits, SNaPshot® Multiplex kits

5-FAM™, HEX™, NED™

ROX™

DS-30

Custom Fragment Analysis

Custom Oligos

6-FAM™, VIC™, NED™

ROX™

DS-31

Custom Microsatellites

Custom Oligos

5-FAM™, JOE, NED™

ROX™

DS-32

Microsatellite (Forensic)

AmpFISTR® Kits, Plant/Microbial AFLP Kits®

6-FAM™, VIC™, NED™, PET®

LIZ

DS-33

Microsatellite (Forensic)

AmpFISTR® Kits, Custom Oligos

During capillary electrophoresis, the products of the PCR are injected electrokinetically into capillaries filled with polymer. High voltage is applied so that the fluorescent DNA fragments are separated by size and are detected by a laser/camera system.

Which Data Analysis Software Is Right for You?

DNA extraction is a critical first step in the experimental workflow of DNA Sequencing and Fragment analysis. The overall quality, accuracy and length of the DNA sequence read can be significantly affected by characteristics of the sample itself, and the method chosen for nucleic acid extraction. Ideal methods will vary depending on the source or tissue type, how it was obtained from its source, and how the sample was handled or stored prior to extraction.

During capillary electrophoresis, the products of the PCR are injected electrokinetically into capillaries filled with polymer. High voltage is applied so that the fluorescent DNA fragments are separated by size and are detected by a laser/camera system.